Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi
KUCHING: The Sikh community is celebrating Vaisakhi today. Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikhs all over the world and is the most important day in the Sikh religion. It marks the birth of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 and is also celebrated as the Sikh New Year. In Kuching and in other parts of the country, […]
Muslims to observe religious obligations better during Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR: In less than two weeks, Muslims will observe the month-long fasting with the arrival of the much-awaited Islamic calendar of Ramadan. It is also the month for self-reflection and alms-giving, but most will be looking forward to going to the mosque or surau for the terawih prayer. However, the situation this year is […]
Malaysians need to be more serious
KUALA LUMPUR: Developments within the hospitals are positive, with the number of patients who have recovered from Covid-19 exceeding that of new positive cases yesterday. However, the situation outside is more challenging and it is the public who must give it serious attention. Many people who are ‘safe’ remain stubborn about not complying with the movement […]
RM1,000 compounds for MCO defiers from today
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will begin issuing RM1,000 compound notices to those who defy the Movement Control Order (MCO) from today, says Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani. He said once issued, the compound notice would have to be settled at any Health Ministry office within two weeks. According to Acryl Sani, […]
Stay at home and pray, Catholics told
KUCHING: During this Holy Week, Catholics are encouraged to continue praying at home to bring forth healing, hope and life to the nation and all countries affected by Covid-19 pandemic. Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Simon Poh said due to the movement control order (MCO), people were unable to attend mass in churches, but they were […]
67 nabbed for defying MCO
KUCHING: A total of 67 individuals who violated the movement control order (MCO) have been arrested by police over a period of 24 hours. State Commissioner of Police (CP) Datuk Aidi Ismail stated that as of 8am yesterday, 65 men and two women have been arrested. He said that Sibu recorded the highest arrest with […]
Musings on ‘Stay at Home’
When you’re in a crisis of, you know, tremendous proportions, it’s beyond any human capability to control, you just make the best decisions you can, and you just hope that your intuition is correct. – RUDY GIULIANI, AMERICAN POLITICIAN, ATTORNEY, AND PUBLIC SPEAKER We are now into our 14th day of the movement control order […]
Duo arrested in Betong
DEBAK: Two unemployed individuals, who were arrested for violating the movement control order (MCO) here, admitted they were aware of the enforcement of the order, said Betong District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Zamry Alli. However, both tried to escape arrests. According to him, the police have always acted in accordance with the law. “I want […]
Man arrested in Batu Kawa
PADAWAN: Police have arrested a man for violating the movement control order (MCO) yesterday. According to Padawan District Police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan, the suspect was spotted by a team of police who were patrolling the streets around 2.50am. “The man was seen on his motorcycle at Jalan Batu Kawa here past the restriction hours. […]
Unifi support packages to continue until April 14
KUCHING: All recent measures announced by Unifi to help consumers get through the movement control order (MCO) — and ensuring they stay at home — will continue until April 14. This was in line with the recent announcement of the MCO extension, Unifi said in a statement yesterday. “Unifi’s unique proposition is and always has […]
